New ‘Finding Nemo’ Bubble Decorations Added to Seas Pavilion Gift Shop

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The Sea Base Alpha gift shop in EPCOT has new “Finding Nemo” decorations. The series’ characters are now pictured on the walls behind 3-D bubbles, so they look like they’re swimming through one of the pavilion’s aquariums. New “Finding Nemo” Decorations Crush, Squirt, and Nemo are in three bubble windows above this merchandise display. Dark … Read more

PHOTOS: The Seas With Nemo & Friends Facade Lighting Updated at EPCOT

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The lighting that illuminates the facade of The Seas With Nemo & Friends at EPCOT has been updated with what appears to be blue LED lights that give the 3D mural a more oceanic tint. The Seas With Nemo & Friends Facade Lighting The new lighting is significantly bluer than the old lighting, which was … Read more

PHOTOS: Underwater Effect Restored to SeaBase Skylight Screen After Years of Being Turned Off in The Seas With Nemo & Friends at EPCOT

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After years of being turned off, the underwater effect has been restored to a screen “skylight” in the SeaBase section of The Seas With Nemo & Friends Pavilion at EPCOT. SeaBase Underwater Effect The round skylight screen is on the ceiling outside the Ocean Life exhibit. It’s now illuminated with an effect that makes it … Read more

PHOTOS: The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT Celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah 2023 With Urchins Wearing Santa Hats & Tank Decorations

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The creatures and Cast Members of The Seas With Nemo & Friends Pavilion at EPCOT celebrated Hanukkah and are gearing up for Christmas this year with decorations and Santa hats. The Seas Holiday Decorations In this tank, a sea urchin is wearing its own red and white Santa hat. More sea urchins are wearing hats … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment of The Seas With Nemo & Friends Mural Seemingly Complete With Return of Bruce the Shark Decoration

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Bruce the shark swam back onto the mural of The Seas With Nemo & Friends in EPCOT this week, bringing the refurbishment of the mural to an end. Work began on the façade with the removal of the seagull figures in September, then moved to the mural and the building’s roof, which was repainted. The … Read more

Proposed Bill Seeks to Repeal DeSantis’ Takeover of Former Reedy Creek Improvement District, Full Menus (With Prices) for Holiday Kitchens at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, & More: Daily Recap (11/22/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: More Character Decorations Return to The Seas With Nemo & Friends Facade at EPCOT

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Crush and Mr. Ray are back on the facade of The Seas With Nemo & Friends in EPCOT, and it looks like Bruce the shark will return soon. The Seas with Nemo & Friends Exterior Refurbishment The large character cutouts were removed during a refurbishment of The Seas building, which included painting the roof a … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms ‘Frozen 4’ Is In Development, Rolly Crump’s Candleman Installed on Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (11/16/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, November 16, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Seagulls Return to The Seas With Nemo & Friends as Exterior Refurbishment Continues

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After being removed in mid-September, the squawking seagull figures are back at The Seas With Nemo & Friends in EPCOT. Seagulls Return The animatronic birds were presumably removed for refurbishment. In September, the rocks they sit on were a much lighter color than they are now as the paint was touched up. Since the removal … Read more

LOSING NEMO: The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT Returning to Original Color Scheme, Characters Now Being Removed from 1986 The Living Seas Mural

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What’s old appears to be new again in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT as changes continue to be made to the exterior of The Seas Pavilion. We noted in a mid-September update that a portion of the building had been painted a light khaki color; that hue now engulfs nearly the entire pavilion and … Read more

In The Big Blue Pavilion: The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion Paint Refreshed Amid EPCOT Construction

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The exterior paint at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion has been refreshed amid EPCOT’s construction. Parts of the project are still incomplete; the seagulls that were removed from The Seas with Nemo and Friend’s attraction entrance sign have not yet returned. The Seas Pavilion Painting Updates As EPCOT continues to wrap some long-term … Read more

‘Gone! Gone! Gone!’ — Seagull Animatronics Removed From The Seas with Nemo & Friends Sign at EPCOT

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The seagull animatronics best known for shouting “Mine! Mine! Mine!” at The Seas with Nemo & Friends have been removed from the attraction’s entrance sign. Seagull Animatronics Missing from The Seas with Nemo & Friends Sign We noticed the gulls were gone while on a trip to EPCOT. They were presumably removed for refurbishment, and … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Environmentally-Friendly World Nature & Journey of Water Inspired by Moana Cast Member Costumes

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Disney shared a first look at new Cast Member costumes for Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” and The Seas with Nemo & Friends in World Nature at EPCOT. World Nature Cast Member Costumes The new blue costumes are designed to be more comfortable, breathable, and environmentally friendly than before — a running theme with … Read more

Holiday Decorations Added Inside the Nursery Tanks in The Seas at EPCOT

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The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is getting in the spirit, even the fish! The nursery tanks have been festively decked out in holiday decor over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. The big blue world just got a bit more jolly at EPCOT with the addition of this star-topped Christmas tree … Read more

The Seas Pavilion Nursery Reopens in EPCOT After 8-Month Closure

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The nursery module at The Seas With Nemo & Friends Pavilion in EPCOT has reopened after closing eight months ago in March 2022. Not much has actually changed inside the room, although some areas remain closed off for further refurbishment. Tanks have been replaced. This large tank near the windows is dedicated to coral and … Read more

Final Future World Sign Replaced at EPCOT

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Almost exactly a year ago, the lands of EPCOT became “neighborhoods” and Future World was split into World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration. This week, the final Future World sign was replaced. Here’s a look at the light-up sign last month reading “Exit to Future World.” This was near the exit of The Seas … Read more